Autumn selling guide: Increase your margin

Autumn is a wonderful time to sell despite the unpredictability of the weather. 

One of the main advantages when selling in autumn is that you are busting the myth. You’re busting the myth that you should only sell your property in spring.

Research & identify comparative properties to get ahead this season.

This could mean there are fewer properties on the market to complete with; as many people hold off selling their homes as winter is approaching. So make the most of the season – identify your comparative properties and research them well.

Knowing your competition, their level of finish, presentation and assets, can help make sure your property shines and take it to a level above the competition.

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When there’s unpredictable weather in sight it’s important to be ready for any situation come open house. Below are some essential things to remember:

1. Natural light

Make sure there is plenty of light in the space; pull back the heavy curtains and clean the fly screens.

2. Manipulate light

Make sure that the rooms have additional lights sources such as table lamps or desk lamps to spark up the room.

3. Weather the storm

Be ready for any temperature. Learn to preheat the house and have the air conditioner on until just before the open home. Then turn it down to low (but leave it on) and open the house up (as long as it is not too windy outside).

4. Early maintenance

When watering and tending to your lawns don’t leave the yards until the day before your open house. If the weather turns bad, you don’t want to be put in the situation where you are unable to mow and clean up in time.

Don’t leave mowing to the night before your open house.

5. A dry house

Do all your watering earlier in the week to avoid any dampness come open house. This is not the welcoming look you want as you head into the colder months of the year.

6. Prune and preen

Make sure the grounds and gardens are in good shape and need little maintenance; gardening in the cooler months is not everyone’s cup of tea! Also living in the garden space is a luxury that many people love in autumn, so making outside living an option is a real plus.

If outdoor living is an option, make it look appealing.

7. Transitional styling

Styling your home in winter and summer can be a little different. There are small tweaks that will help you make your home feel open and resort-like in summer and warm and welcoming in winter. Make sure that you have both options handy so you can style to the day of the open house.

Autumn is a sensational time to sell.

Dive in and make the most of this time of year.

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